Water transport
415 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 50 have filed annual accounts. Their median solvency is 39.7% for financial year 2024.
Sector medians
Computed by IdonisDistribution across the sector's companies for financial year 2024: a quarter of companies sit below the 1st quartile, half below the median, three quarters below the 3rd quartile.
| Indicator | 1st quartile | Median | 3rd quartile | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solvency | 14.1% | 39.7% | 74.6% | 380 |
| Current ratio | 0.67 | 1.33 | 2.83 | 368 |
| ROE | 0.6% | 10.6% | 32.4% | 318 |
| Equity | 47,625 € | 305,068 € | €1.35m | 383 |
| Total assets | 266,276 € | 957,995 € | €3.41m | 383 |
| Net result | −5,824 € | 22,620 € | 145,376 € | 382 |
| Headcount (avg FTE) | 1.0 | 3.4 | 9.3 | 146 |
Medians computed by Idonis from annual accounts filed with the National Bank, all sizes combined. The same panel is the sector benchmark on every company page. Method
Largest companies: Water transport
Ranked by total assets in the latest filed accounts. This is a size criterion, not an assessment.
| # | Company | Total assets | Revenue | Equity | FTE | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CMB.TECH Belgium 2000 Antwerp | €3.09bn | €108.0m | €2.61bn | — | 2025 |
| 2 | Société d'Exploitation du Pioneering Spirit 2910 Essen | €1.81bn | €103.2m | €1.69bn | 7.0 | 2025 |
| 3 | Boskalis Offshore Transport Services 2000 Antwerp | €508.0m | €335.5m | €416.6m | 85.5 | 2025 |
| 4 | Saverco 2000 Antwerp | €505.7m | €1.80m | €477.7m | 9.0 | 2025 |
| 5 | Exmar LPG 2000 Antwerp | €365.1m | 804,674 € | €345.2m | — | 2025 |
| 6 | Exmar Shipping 2000 Antwerp | €362.3m | €146.5m | €71.6m | — | 2025 |
| 7 | Euronav Shipping 2000 Antwerp | €254.7m | €19.5m | €218.7m | 6.8 | 2024 |
| 8 | NYK Bulkship (Atlantic) 2000 Antwerp | €188.0m | €33.5m | €146.1m | 28.8 | 2026 |
| 9 | Independent Container Line 2018 Antwerp | €163.2m | €386.4m | €104.7m | 70.0 | 2025 |
| 10 | Bocimar International 2000 Antwerp | €161.8m | €108.4m | €84.6m | 15.4 | 2025 |
| 11 | Conti-Lines 2610 Antwerp | €90.5m | €43.3m | €36.3m | 6.8 | 2025 |
| 12 | EBE 2600 Antwerp | €79.1m | €17.5m | €47.7m | 84.3 | 2025 |
| 13 | CMB.TECH International 2000 Antwerp | €69.1m | €18.5m | €9.79m | — | 2025 |
| 14 | Marbia Shipping 2960 Brecht | €55.6m | €18.4m | €35.3m | — | 2025 |
| 15 | KLN Freight (Belgium) 2100 Antwerp | €52.4m | €11.2m | €51.0m | 12.6 | 2025 |
| 16 | Exmar Marine 2000 Antwerp | €50.7m | €15.9m | €23.0m | 17.9 | 2025 |
| 17 | CLdN 8380 Bruges | €46.6m | €1.42m | €45.1m | — | 2025 |
| 18 | BCTN Meerhout 2450 Meerhout | €42.3m | €43.0m | €19.2m | 63.7 | 2025 |
| 19 | CLdN Ferries 8380 Bruges | €42.1m | €13.5m | €25.2m | 43.3 | 2025 |
| 20 | Fast Lines Belgium 2000 Antwerp | €38.1m | €15.6m | €19.0m | 8.5 | 2025 |
Where are they based?
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Frequently asked questions
How many Water transport companies are there in Belgium?
415 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 50 (Water transport) have filed annual accounts with the National Bank.
What is the median solvency in Water transport?
For financial year 2024, median solvency (equity over total assets) is 39.7%. The middle half of companies lies between 14.1% and 74.6% (380 companies).
What is the largest company in Water transport?
By total assets, it is CMB.TECH Belgium (€3.09bn, financial year 2025).
Where are Water transport companies based?
The municipalities with the most: Antwerp (48), Schoten (23), Antwerp (21).
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Open the full file →Active companies (legal entities) that have filed at least one set of annual accounts, based on the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises and the National Bank of Belgium. The sector is the main activity in the register; the municipality is that of the registered office. Data updated on 10 Nov 2026.